Back Street Kids by Carlo: A Deep Dive into House Vibes That Stick
Alright, let’s get into this. Back Street Kids by Carlo is one of those albums that kinda sneaks up on you. Released in 2017 under Neovinyl Recordings (shoutout to Spain for keeping the house scene alive), it’s a mix of Deep House and straight-up House vibes. Mastered by Baldo Gallego, the sound quality is crisp but not overly polished—like your favorite pair of worn-in sneakers. It’s comfy, man.
Now, I gotta say, there are four tracks here, but two really stuck with me. First off, "Fly The W (Black Loops Remix)". Oh man, this one hits different. There’s something about how Black Loops flipped the original—it’s got these groovy basslines that feel like they’re hugging your soul. You know when a beat just locks into place, and suddenly you're nodding along without even realizing it? Yeah, that’s this track. The rhythm builds slow, teasing you, then BAM—it drops, and it’s like being at some underground club where everyone knows the DJ is killing it. This remix feels alive, like it’s got its own heartbeat.
Then there’s "Back Street Kids (Folamour Trailer Park Remix)", which honestly feels like summer bottled up in five minutes. Folamour took Carlo’s original and gave it this dreamy, almost nostalgic vibe. The synths shimmer like sunlight hitting water, and the percussion has this loose, playful energy. Like, imagine cruising down a coastal road with the windows down—that’s what listening to this feels like. It’s warm, inviting, and makes you wanna grab whoever’s next to you and say, “Yo, listen to THIS part!”
The other two tracks—"Back Street Kids" and "Fly The W"—are solid too, don’t get me wrong. But those remixes? They take the cake. Maybe it’s because remixes always have that extra layer of personality injected into them, or maybe it’s just magic. Who knows?
Here’s the thing though: while I was jamming to this album, I couldn’t help but think about how timeless house music can be. Even though it came out in 2017, it doesn’t feel dated. Like, if someone played this at a party tomorrow, no one would bat an eye. And isn’t that wild? Good music just transcends time, you know?
Oh, random thought—I wonder if Carlo ever imagined people would still be vibing to this years later. Probably not. Artists rarely do. Anyway, go check out Back Street Kids. Trust me, your ears will thank you.
